Firecracker injuries in New Year revelries rise to 164

In a press briefing Wednesday, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said the latest total was from December 21, 2019 to January 1, 2020, which was 35 percent or 87 cases lower than the figure recorded in the year-ago period . Duque said this does not include the two cases of firecracker ingestion last year.

Metro Manila had the most number of the cases with 84; followed by CALABAZON with 13; Ilocos Region, at 12; Central Luzon, 11; and Cagayan Valley and Western Visayas with 10 cases each. “Remain vigilant to prevent injuries. Safely clean up firecracker debris, dispose of them properly. Refrain from picking up and lighting un-discharged fireworks,” Duque said.He added the medical expenses of sponsored members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation will be shouldered by the state health insurer.[All of the medical services in public emergency rooms are free. PhilHealth will pay for the fees.

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